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==Competitors== | ==Competitors== | ||
The competitors to become the 17th Bard of Caid | The competitors to become the 17th Bard of Caid (in alphabetical order): | ||
* Baron [[Beorn of the Northern Sea]] | * Baron [[Beorn of the Northern Sea]] | ||
* THL [[Cesar Alejandro de Baracoa]] | * THL [[Cesar Alejandro de Baracoa]] | ||
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* Round winner: Mistress [[Genevieve la Minstrelle]] | * Round winner: Mistress [[Genevieve la Minstrelle]] | ||
==Round 3== | ==Round 3== | ||
Round 3 | Round 3 was held at Starkhafn Anniversary on 04/19/2025. Competitors were asked to compose and perform a piece on-site using three words (hearth, mirror and valor) given that day. | ||
* Round winner: [[ | * Round winner: THL [[Galien Crow]] | ||
==Round 4== | ==Round 4== | ||
Round 4 is a digital submission of a period piece, to be sent between 04/20 and 06/13/2025. | Round 4 is a digital submission of a period piece, to be sent between 04/20 and 06/13/2025. An extension was provided - new deadline 06/22/2025. | ||
* Round winner: Baron [[Beorn of the Northern Sea]] | |||
==Finals== | ==Finals== | ||
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===Finalists=== | ===Finalists=== | ||
The finalists to become the 17th Bard of Caid (in alphabetical order): | |||
* Baron [[Beorn of the Northern Sea]] | |||
* THL [[Galien Crow]] | |||
* Mistress [[Genevieve la Minstrelle]] | |||
===Winner of the 17th Bard of Caid Contest=== | |||
* Baron [[Beorn of the Northern Sea]] | |||
Congratulations to all and to our 17th Bard of Caid! Huzzah! | |||
[[Category:Bardic]] | [[Category:Bardic]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:31, 20 September 2025
The competition for Bard of Caid 2025 generally follows the format implemented in 2015 with some adjustments. Four preliminary rounds including a digital submission round will be followed by the final round of the top three competitors.
Rules
- All bardic pieces, including introductions, cannot exceed five minutes.
- Going over time will result in point deductions.
- Competitors must compete in 3 of 4 preliminary rounds to be eligible for finals.
- Top 3 overall bardic scores will move on to the final round.
Competitors
The competitors to become the 17th Bard of Caid (in alphabetical order):
- Baron Beorn of the Northern Sea
- THL Cesar Alejandro de Baracoa
- THL Galien Crow
- Mistress Genevieve la Minstrelle
- Mistress Mary Dedwydd verch Gwallter
Round 1
The first round, held at Festival of the Rose on February 1, 2025, asked competitors to perform a piece in the theme of the day, which was "Having Fun with Your Art!"
- Round winner: Mistress Mary Dedwydd verch Gwallter
Round 2
Round 2 was held at Western Seas Anniversary, and competitors were asked to compose in two parts, featuring a period piece and a piece related to the theme of the day, "Family and/or Friendship." These each counted as a separate preliminary rounds to allow Western Seas residents an equitable opportunity to compete.
- Round winner: Mistress Genevieve la Minstrelle
Round 3
Round 3 was held at Starkhafn Anniversary on 04/19/2025. Competitors were asked to compose and perform a piece on-site using three words (hearth, mirror and valor) given that day.
- Round winner: THL Galien Crow
Round 4
Round 4 is a digital submission of a period piece, to be sent between 04/20 and 06/13/2025. An extension was provided - new deadline 06/22/2025.
- Round winner: Baron Beorn of the Northern Sea
Finals
Each of the finalists will perform their best piece in person at Summer Coronation (07/12/2025) or via digital submission by 07/01/2025 for the final round. The five minute maximum will apply to this round.
Finalists
The finalists to become the 17th Bard of Caid (in alphabetical order):
- Baron Beorn of the Northern Sea
- THL Galien Crow
- Mistress Genevieve la Minstrelle
Winner of the 17th Bard of Caid Contest
Congratulations to all and to our 17th Bard of Caid! Huzzah!
